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James Joseph Wimsatt

4.7
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

About James

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 16 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2009

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

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James Joseph Wimsatt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Russ | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

persisted to the end for the best possible result

Jim helped me navigate through a bitter child support case. The most fair result was achieved. Also he persisted even i myself failed in returning communications for a period of time. He reengaged me and kept the case on track. The final outcome was the one desired.

James Wimsatt

Replied last April 29, 2019

I am always happy about my successful child support cases. I feel I am also helping a child. Thank you for your business.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Professional, concise, fair.

My previous attorney was doing a very poor job of representing me to collect unpaid child support (severe lack of communication, 1 invoice over 2 years, some paperwork not filed, frequent change of support personnel, etc.). Jim took over on short notice (a few months before court date) and quickly go...t up to speed. He knew what was fair and legal: I was owed child support and the ex admitted it in his own writing, but simply chose to stop paying. He resolved to settle for nothing less. Because the previous attorney failed to file the financial disclosure with the court, and there was no proof of assets to liquefy; all the GM could do was reinstate wage garnishment as previously ordered. Jim did a fine job of showing the debtor did nothing to fulfill his responsibilities by asking direct questions of him in front of the GM.

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Skip Tylman

Real estate lawyer | Feb 12

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"Jim does excellent work. He is easy to work with and I trust him. He is knowledgeable and takes very good care of his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Christopher Lafrance

Real estate lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is extremely knowledgable in the law and dedicated to his clients. Jim works tirelessly to achieve the best possible results for his clients."

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Cristin Gerczak

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whether the issue is Personal Injury or Medical malpractice, Jim is a trusted and knowledgeable attorney. I endorse this lawyer"

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Samuel Harden

Real estate lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top Lawyers of Tampa Bay, Tampa Magazine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Bill Beck Law

2014 - 2017

Managing Partner, Wimsatt Law, PA

Associations

2010 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2008 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2004 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Education

2003

Georgetown University Law Center

Juris Doctor

2000

Centre College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Languages

English

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